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In March 2017, Bailey of Bristol embarked on the Arctic Adventure. Taking two of the Pursuit caravan range (the 530-4 and the 550-4) and a top of the range Autograph 75-2 motorhome, we travelled from the Millbrooke Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, across Europe, into the Arctic Circle in Finland and back again. The journey covered 5,000 miles and took in 12 countries in 16 days.

You can relive all the stages of our journey below. Click here to return to the Arctic Adventure homepage at any time.

On Wednesday 2nd March, we kick off our ‘Arctic Adventure’, where we are taking two of our new 530-4 and 550-4 Pursuit caravans, as well as a top of the range Autograph motorhome 75-2, on an epic 5,000-mile journey through Europe, across the Arctic Circle, and back.

The trip will not only be a test of durability and endurance of our caravans and motorhome, but also for the team taking part. The journey will take them through 12 countries in 16 days, whilst experiencing extreme weather conditions, with temperatures potentially dropping as low as minus 30 degrees!

It’s not all bad. In the process they do get to take in some of Europe’s most iconic locations, including the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, the official home town of Santa Claus at Rovaniemi in Finland, and the Oresund Bridge linking Sweden to Denmark.

As you watch our vehicles perform on this mammoth journey, you can see how capable they are of taking you on your own adventure. Whether it’s to the highlands of Scotland, or the English Riviera, you can enjoy the moment and create your own Bailey memory.

The plan below sets out our trips’ itinerary but as any of you who have been on adventures of your own will know, things do not always go to plan. If we encounter a hiccup, or get distracted by a beautiful sight, then things may change, but either way we will make it to the Arctic… and back!

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Day 0 - Wednesday 1st March – Millbrook, BedfordshirePacking and preparing the vehicles for the trip ahead.

Day 1 - Thursday 2nd March - Millbrook to Brugge, Belgium - 226 milesCrossing the Channel via the Eurotunnel and staying overnight at Camping Klein Strand, on the outskirts of Brugge.

Day 8 - Thursday 9th March - Ranua to Ivalo, Finland - 225 milesEntering the Arctic Circle, and visiting the official home of Santa Claus. After meeting the big man himself, stay at the Ivalo River Camping resort for the next three evenings.

Day 9 - Friday 10th March – IVALO, FinlandEnjoying a tour of Test World (cold weather proving ground, sister site to Millbrook where we started ten days ago), with safety demonstration, tyre/braking tests, driver training, and driver experience on the ice field. Maybe even a toboggan run! Finally, a well-earned feast in a traditional Kota Lappish hut.

Day 11 - Sunday 12th March - Ivalo to Kukkola, Sweden - 262 milesMaking our way to Kukkola (the Swedish Lapland), and settling for the night at Kukkolaforsen Camp.

Day 12 - Monday 13th March - Kukkola to Sundsvall, Sweden - 413 milesA long day on the road, travelling another 413 miles, and still not leaving Sweden. We’ll finally rest our heads at Sundsvall Camping, Norrstigen 15, Sundsvall.

Day 13 - Tuesday 14th March - Sundsvall to Gothenburg, Sweden - 445 milesA visit to the Volvo HQ in Gothenburg, who lent us the powerful XC90s that have been towing our Bailey Pursuit caravans. Staying the evening at Camp Lisebergsbyn, Gothenburg.

Day 14 - Wednesday 15th March - Gothenburg to Copenhagen, Denmark - 231 milesMaking our way in to Denmark over the famous Oresund bridge, and spending the night at Frigard Camping, in Copenhagen.

Day 15 - Thursday 16th March - Copenhagen to Holland (Overnight ferry) 533 milesToday marks the longest driving day of the trip. Travelling to Holland, before boarding the overnight ferry at the Hook of Holland at 10pm.

Day 16 - Friday 17th March - Harwich to Millbrook, UK - 94 milesThe ferry arrives at 6.30am and then a short trip back to Bedfordshire to round off our trip.